COMMAND SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER (CSEL) LaDR

FLEET MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (FLTCM)

FORCE MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (FORCM)
COMMAND MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (CMDCM)
CHIEF OF THE BOAT (COB)
COMMAND SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (CMDCS)

July 2022
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 CAREER ROADMAP

Command Senior Enlisted Leader to Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Roadmap
This LaDR will assist Senior Leaders as they pursue personal and professional development and advanced education using
various military and civilian resources e.g. Navy COOL, USMAP, Senior Enlisted Academy, Navy War College non-resident
programs; Naval War College Fleet Seminar Program, Smart Transcript; E-Learning; Navy College Programs; etc. Successful
leadership is the key to military readiness and will always require a high degree of technical skill, professional knowledge, and
intellectual development.

What is a Career Roadmap for CSEA/CMDCS/COB/CMDCM/FORCM/COCOM SEL/FLTCM?

This LaDR has been developed to assist those selected few Sailors that intend to lead our Navy's best and brightest in a
rewarding career. This document provides the user the basic building blocks needed to understand how to progress through
these most demanding assignments with a successful outcome. Selection to this program is only the beginning not the end of a
journey. This new endeavor will provide new and potentially more challenging/demanding assignments as you develop the
Navy's future leaders.

Sample CSEL Career LaDR

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 CSEL CAREER PATH

Command Senior Enlisted Leaders provide leadership and mentorship to the Navy and advises commanders and COs in partnership
with the deputy, chief of staff, or executive officer. These duties include the dissemination and promotion of command policy and
matters that support mission accomplishment. They also uphold and enforce the highest standards of professionalism and integrity,
while enhancing active communication at all levels of command through the Department of the Navy.
YEARS OF CAREER AVERAGE SPECIAL TOUR TYPICAL CAREER PATH
SERVICE MILESTONES TIME TO PROGRAMS LENGTH DEVELOPMENT
ADVANCE

32+ MCPON NA Leadership Mess: 36 5th/6th Tour

FLEET Tier I / II / III Billet: Tier II / III, TYCOM,
Nominative Numbered Fleet CMC,
COCOM, FLTCM, MCPON
Qualification: 8CMC
26-32 Nominative NA Leadership Mess: 36 4th Tour
CMDCM Tier II / III Billet: CSEL
CSEL ELS Duty: ISIC, Region, ESG/CSG,
NSLS MARDIV, TYCOM, O5/O6
Sea/Shore
Qualification: 8CMC
22-32 Nominative NA Leadership Mess Tier 36 3rd Tour
CMDCM III Billet: CSEL
COB CSEL ELS Duty: SSN, SSBN/GN, LHD,
NSLS LHA, CVN, ISIC, Region
Keystone (Less than 26 CMC, MAW, MLG,
years TIS) Installation, Training Center
SEJPME I & II O5/O6 Sea or Shore
Qualification: 8CMC
20-32 CMDCM NA Keystone (Less than 26 36 2nd Tour
COB years TIS) Billet: CSEL
SEJPME I & II Duty: O5/O6 Sea/Shore: CG,
LPD, SSN, SSBN/GN, ISIC,
Installation, Training Center,
NRD, NIOC
Qualification: 8CMC
17-28 CMDCM 3 yrs SEJPME I & II 36 1st Tour
(Converted from Billet: CSEL
any rating through Duty: O5/O6 Sea/Shore: DDG,
an administrative LSD, SSN, SSBN/GN, CG,
selection board or LPD, Squadron, Small
advanced from Installation/Facility
CMDCS) Qualification: 8CMC
COB

17-26 CMDCS NA SEJPME I & II 36 All tours until advanced to

(Converted from CMDCM
any rating through Billet: CSEL
an administrative Duty: O4/O5 Sea/Shore: LCS,
selection board MCM, Squadron,
process) NTAG/MEPS, FLC, NROTC,
CONSTITUTION
Qualification: 8CSC

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Notes:

1. Senior Chief Petty Officers who are advancement eligible in their source rating and are selected through the
Command Selection Board will immediately change ratings from their source rating to CMDCS and will be eligible
to compete for advancement to Master Chief in the CMD rating. Members selected for CMDCM should be based
on the best and fully qualified standard as laid out in the selection board precept. All candidates competing for
advancement to CMDCM from the Senior Chief ranks should be capable of performing the duties of the next higher
rank.

2. Command Senior Chief's (8CSC) with significant experience in the position should be considered more favorably
than a recently selected Command Senior Chief, everything else being equal.

3. CSEL tours for 1st tour CMDCMs or CMDCSs will normally be to a Type 2 or Type 4 duty. All tours will be a
minimum of 36 months unless dictated by DoD Area Tour Lengths. A 1st tour CMDCM or CMDCS is defined as a
Senior Chief or Master Chief who has been selected through either the conversion selection process or advancement
board process and is reporting to their first duty station as the CSEL. A CMDCS who has already completed a 1 st
tour that is selected as a CMDCM will report to their next CSEL tour as a 1st tour CMDCM.

4. Closed- Looped CMDCMs (ie: SEAL, NSW, SEABEE) selected will serve only in CMDCM billets in their
respective communities, unless member chooses to apply outside of their respective community. First assignment
outside of community will most often be as a 1 st or 2nd tour CMDCM due to differences in methods and training of
commands and Sailors for operational readiness.

5. CMDCMs who have previously served as Chiefs of the Boat (COBs) may serve their 1 st and possibly a 2nd CMD
tour in CMDCM billets restricted to the submarine community. This does not limit them from applying for 8CMC
and applying outside of the submarine community. First assignment outside of community will most often be as a
1st or 2nd tour CMDCM due to differences in methods and training of commands and Sailors for operational
readiness.

6. Professional development will normally be accomplished by attending CSEL ELS, NSLS, and Keystone in this
order. The CSEL Career Path displays them out of order because of the 26 year maximum time in service
requirement maintained by National Defense University for Keystone attendance.

7. Typical Tour rotation regardless of rank will be as follows:

1st Tour (36mos): Sea

2nd Tour (36mos): Sea or Shore
3rd Tour (36mos): Sea or Shore
4th Tour (36mos): Sea or Shore
5th Tour (36mos): Sea or Shore

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FTS

Command Senior Enlisted Leaders provide leadership and mentorship to the Navy and advises commanders and COs in partnership
with the deputy, chief of staff, or executive officer. These duties include the dissemination and promotion of command policy and
matters that support mission accomplishment. They also uphold and enforce the highest standards of professionalism and integrity,
while enhancing active communication at all levels of command through the Department of the Navy.
YEARS OF CAREER AVERAGE SPECIAL SEA/SHORE TYPICAL CAREER PATH
SERVICE MILESTONES TIME TO PROGRAMS FLOW DEVELOPMENT
ADVANCE

32+ MCPON NA Leadership Mess: 36 4th /5th/6th Term

FLEET Tier 1 Billet: CSEL, Force, Fleet
FORCE Tier II MCPON
FO or GO Tier III Duty: FO/GO
Qualification: 8CMC
26-32 FLEET NA Leadership Mess: 36 3rd/4th Term
FORCE Tier I Billet: CSEL, Force, Fleet
FO or GO Tier II Duty: FO/GO (CNRFC,
CMDCM Tier III MARFORRES, CNAFR,
Keystone NAVELSG), Wing, RCC,
CSEL ELS CRG, CNIC (JRB-NAS/NAF)
NSLS Qualification: 8CMC
22-32 FORCE 2 yrs Leadership Mess: 24 or 36 2nd /3rd Term
FO or GO Tier II Billet: CSEL, Force
CMDCM Tier III Duty: FO/GO (CNRFC,
CMDCS CSEL ELS MARFORRES, CNAFR,
NSLS NAVELSG), Wing, RCC,
CRG, CNIC (JRB-NAS/NAF)
Qualification: 8CSC, 8CMC
20-32 CMDCM 2yrs Keystone 36 2nd Term
CMDCS CSEL ELS Billet: CSEL
SEJPME I & II Duty: O5/O6 Sea/Shore:
Wing, RCC, Squadron, CRG,
CNIC (JRB-NAS)
Qualification: 8CSC , 8CMC
17-26 CMDCM 2yrs SEJPME I & II 36 1st Term
CMDCS Billet: CSEL
Duty: O5/O6 Sea/Shore: DDG
Squadron, NOSC, NALO,
NRPDC
Qualification: 8CSC, 8CMC
17-22 CMDCS NA SEJPME I & II 36 1st Term
(Converted from Billet: CSEL
any rating through Duty: O4/O5 Sea/Shore:
an administrative Squadron, NOSC, NRPDC
selection board Qualification: 8CSC
process)

Notes:

1. Senior Chief Petty Officers who are advancement eligible in their source rating and are selected through the
Command Selection Board will immediately change ratings from their source rating to CMDCS and will be eligible
to compete for advancement to Master Chief in the CMD rating. Members selected for CMDCM should be based
on the best and fully qualified standard as laid out in the selection board precept. All candidates competing for
advancement to CMDCM from the Senior Chief ranks should be capable of performing the duties of the next higher
rank.

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2. Command Senior Chief's (8CSC) with significant experience in the position should be considered more favorably
than a recently selected Command Senior Chief, everything else being equal.

3. CSEL tours for 1st term CMDCMs or CMDCSs will optimally be to a Type 2 (Squadron or DDG). Initial tours
will be a minimum of 36 months. A 1st term CMDCM or CMDCS is defined as a Senior Chief or Master Chief who
has been selected through either the conversion selection process or advancement board process and is reporting to
their first duty station as the CSEL. A CMDCS who has already completed a 1 st term tour that is selected as a
CMDCM will report to their next CSEL tour as a 2nd term CMDCM having already served their 1st term at the lower
paygrade.

Navy Reserve (FTS Coded CMDCM and CMDCS Billets)

FO/GO Billets
Echelon 2 – FORCM CNRF/Washington DC, CMDCM COMMARFORRES/New Orleans LA
Echelon 3 – CMDCM CNRFC/Norfolk VA, CMDCM CNAFR/San Diego CA
Echelon 4 – COMNAVELSG/Williamsburg, VA (NECC)

Nominative: PERS 4012-Head FTS Detailer

Major Commands
CMDCM NAS JRB FT Worth, TX (CNIC)
CMDCM NAS JRB Belle Chasse, LA (CNIC)
CMDCM NAF Washington DC. (CNAFR)
CNRFC ISICs - RCC Great Lakes, Fort Worth, Everett, Norfolk, Jacksonville, Diego
CNAFR ISICs– Maritime Support Wing, Fleet Logistic Support Wing, Tactical Support Wing

O6 Commands
CRG 1 San Diego CA (NECC) NOSC New York
Navy Air Logistics Office NOSC Minneapolis
NOSC Washington NOSC Los Angeles
NOSC Baltimore NOSC Kitsap
NOSC Ventura CO NOSC Jacksonville
NOSC Tampa NOSC Houston
NOSC San Diego NOSC Fort Worth
NOSC San Antonio NOSC Fort Dix
NOSC North Island NOSC Denver
NOSC Norfolk NOSC Chicago
NOSC Atlanta

O5 Commands (* annotates Command Senior Chief billets)

DDG 99 FARRAGUT VR 54 NRPDC*

DDG 104 STERRET VR 53 NOSC ST LOUIS MS
DDG 103 TRUXTON VR 51 NOSC PHOENIX*
DDG 100 KIDD VR 1 NOSC PEARL HARBOR*
DDG 98 FOREST SHERMAN VP 69 NOSC PENSACOLA*
VR 64 VP 62 NOSC ORLANDO*
VR 62 VFC 13 NOSC NEWPORT RI*
VR 61 VFC 12 NOSC MIAMI FL*
VR 59 VFC 111 NOSC DETROIT MI*
VR 58 VFA 204 NOSC COLUMBUS OH*
VR 57 VAQ 209 NOSC ALAMEDA CA*
VR 56 HSM 60
VR 55 HSC 85

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SELECTED RESERVE (SELRES)

Command Senior Enlisted Leaders provide leadership and mentorship to the Navy and advises commanders and COs in partnership
with the deputy, chief of staff, or executive officer. These duties include the dissemination and promotion of command policy and
matters that support mission accomplishment. They also uphold and enforce the highest standards of professionalism and integrity,
while enhancing active communication at all levels of command through the Department of the Navy.
YEARS OF CAREER AVERAGE SPECIAL SEA/SHORE TYPICAL CAREER PATH
SERVICE MILESTONES TIME TO PROGRAMS FLOW DEVELOPMENT
ADVANCE

32+ FORCE NA Leadership Mess: 36 4th /5th/6th Term

FO or GO Tier 1 Billet: CSEL, Force
Tier II Duty: FO/GO
Tier III Qualification: 8CMC

26-32 FORCE NA Leadership Mess: 36 3rd/4th Term

FO or GO Tier I Billet: CSEL, Force
CMDCM Tier II Duty: NELRs, CRS, NCHB,
Tier III EMF, LCSRON
Keystone MOB: CLDJ, ISA, ECRC HQ
CSEL ELS Qualification: 8CMC
NSLS
22-32 FORCE 2 yrs Leadership Mess: 24 or 36 2nd /3rd Term
FO or GO Tier II Billet: CSEL, Force
CMDCM Tier III Duty: NELRs, CRS, NCHB,
CMDCS CSEL ELS EMF, LCSRON
NSLS MOB: CLDJ, ISA, ECRC HQ
Qualification: 8CSC, 8CMC
20-32 CMDCM 2yrs Keystone 36 2nd Term
CMDCS CSEL ELS Billet: CSEL
SEJPME I & II Duty: NELRs, CRS, NCHB,
National Navy Reserve EMF, LCSRON
Policy Board MOB: CLDJ, ISA, ECRC HQ
Qualification: 8CSC, 8CMC
17-26 CMDCM 2yrs SEJPME I & II 36 1st Term
CMDCS National Navy Reserve Billet: CSEL
Policy Board Duty: CRS, NCHB, EMF,
LCSRON
MOB: ECRC FWD;
Qualification: 8CSC, 8CMC
17-22 CMDCS NA SEJPME I & II 36 1st Term
(Converted from National Navy Reserve Billet: CSEL
any rating through Policy Board Duty: CART HQ, EMF
an administrative Qualification: 8CSC
selection board
process)

Notes:

1. Senior Chief Petty Officers who are advancement eligible in their source rating and are selected through the
Command Selection Board will immediately change ratings from their source rating to CMDCS and will be eligible
to compete for advancement to Master Chief in the CMD rating. Members selected for CMDCM should be based
on the best and fully qualified standard as laid out in the selection board precept. All candidates competing for
advancement to CMDCM from the Senior Chief ranks should be capable of performing the duties of the next higher
rank.

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2. Command Senior Chief's (8CSC) with significant experience in the position should be considered more favorably
than a recently selected Command Senior Chief, everything else being equal.

3. CSEL tours for 1st term CMDCMs or CMDCSs will normally be to a Navy Cargo Handling Battalion, Coastal
Riverine Squadron, Expeditionary Medical Facility or LCSRON. Initial tours will be a minimum of 36 months. A
1st term CMDCM or CMDCS is defined as a Senior Chief or Master Chief who has been selected through either the
conversion selection process or advancement board process and is reporting to their first duty station as the CSEL.
A CMDCS who has already completed a 1st term tour that is selected as a CMDCM will report to their next CSEL
tour as a 2nd term CMDCM having already served their 1st term at the lower paygrade.

4. Seabee rated CSELs (closed-looped) will be assigned to NMCBs, NCR, or NAVFAC HQ; these CSELs require
release from their community prior to assignment to any other community or mobilization.

Navy Reserve (SELECTED RESERVE Billets

Mobilization Opportunities (Individual Augment Orders) - Must have completed a successful first tour prior to selection with
the exception of ECRC FWD-Qatar.

Camp Lemonier - Djibouti, ISA Airbase - Bahrain, ECRC HQ -Norfolk, ECRC FWD - Camp Doha, Qatar

SELRES Assignment Opportunities

- FO/GO Billets
CNIFR HQ, 4th Marine Division (MARFORRES), NR NAVFAC HQ, NR Joint Staff South, NR DLA HQ
Staff Ft. Belvoir, NR CNSL HQ. Establishing: NECC HQ, CNSP HQ Disestablishing NR Civil Litigation

- NAVELSG Commands:

5th Navy Expeditionary Logistics Regiments 4th Navy Expeditionary Logistics Regiments, 2nd Navy
Expeditionary Logistics Regiment

Navy Cargo Handling Battalions 13, 11, 14, 5, 10, and 8.

- Coastal Riverine Group Commands:

Coastal Riverine Squadrons 8, 1, 10, and 11.

- Seabee Commands (Closed Loop) – See Note 4

FIRST Navy Construction Regiment and SEVENTH Navy Construction Regiment

Navy Mobile Construction Battalions 22, 18, 25, 14, and 27.

- Bureau of Medicine Commands:

Expeditionary Medical Facilities Bethesda, Great Lakes, Dallas, and Camp Pendleton

- Other Commands

ECRC HQ Augment
NR LCSRON ONE
NR LCSRON TWO
COMNAVFOR Korea HQ
MSC HQ RPN
Naval Beach Group 2

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High Year Tenure Chart:
HYT Years Remarks
E8 26
E9 30
CMDCM 32
CMDCM 34 CMDCM/FORCM (9580) selected for a 1 or 2 star flag/general officer assignment to complete a 3 year tour of duty.
CMDCM 36 CMDCM/FORCM/FLTCM (9580) selected for a 3 or 4 star flag/general officer assignment to complete a 3 year tour of duty.
CMDCM/FORCM/FLTCM (9580) selected to serve as the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) to complete a 4 year tour
MCPON 38
of duty.
Ref: MILPERSMAN 1160-120 HIGH YEAR TENURE (HYT)
Note: Command Master Chiefs (CMDCMs) may exceed 30 years service as indicated in the table above.

Billet Assignments:
FLTCMs, COCOM SELs, FORCMs, CMDCMs, COBs, CMDCSs, and CSEAs provide leadership and mentorship to the Navy and
advise commanders and commanding officers (CO) in partnership with the deputy, chief of staff, or executive officer (XO). These
duties include the dissemination and promotion of command policy and matters that support mission accomplishment. They also
uphold and enforce the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, while enhancing active communication at all levels of
command throughout the Department of the Navy.

CSEL, report directly to their respective commander or CO. They advise their respective commander or CO and provide input in the
formulation, implementation, and execution of policies concerning morale, welfare, job satisfaction, discipline, utilization, family
support, and training of enlisted Sailors, as well as providing inputs and advice in matters affecting mission and operations as
required.

FLTCMs, COCOM SELs, FORCMs, and all CMDCMs assigned to FOs & GOs also serve as members of the MCPON Leadership
Mess. They support the MCPON in the formulation, implementation, and execution of policies concerning morale, welfare, job
satisfaction, discipline, utilization, family support, and training of all Sailors across the Navy.

Command Senior Chief (CMDCS)

Assignments to 0-5 and below commanding officer CMDCS billets do not require approval of the prospective commander or CO,
and will normally be made by the CMDCM/CMDCS detailer. However, it is expected that the type commander (TYCOM) FORCM and
CMDCM/CMDCS detailer will work closely with the gaining command to identify a suitable relief for the incumbent. Initial CMDCS
assignment will normally be to Sea/Shore Codes (SSC) 2 or 4, regardless of current duty assignment.

Chief of the Boat (COB)

The Chief of the Boat is the principal enlisted advisor to the Commanding Officer in order to keep the command aware of existing or
potential situations, procedures, and practices which affect the welfare, morale, job satisfaction and utilization of its enlisted
members. As such, the Chief of the Boat reports directly to the Commanding Officer, orally and/or by written report. The Chief of the
Boat is the Command Master/Senior Chief. In addition, the COB is the Administrative Assistant to the Executive Officer, supervising
certain activities affecting the crew as a whole. The Chief of the Boat is the Executive Petty Officer in all matters affecting enlisted
personnel. He is charged with intra-departmental coordination on the leading petty officer level. As such, he reports directly to the
Commanding Officer and is the senior petty officer on board. His unique position requires that he work closely with the Executive
Officer and all officers.
The Chief of the Boat detailer is primarily responsible for the coordination and assignment of COB positions. Potential Assignments
are as follows:

Command Master Chief (CMDCM) assigned to 05/06 officers

Assignments to 0-6 and below commanding officer CMDCM billets do not require approval of the prospective commander or CO,
and will normally be made by the CMDCM/CMDCS detailer. However, it is expected that the type commander (TYCOM) FORCM and
CMDCM/CMDCS detailer will work closely with the gaining command to identify a suitable relief for the incumbent. Initial CMDCM
assignment will normally be to Sea/Shore Codes (SSC) 2 or 4, regardless of current duty assignment.

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 Amplified Billet Assignment Notes:
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)
Tier I: Fleet Master Chief (FLTCM) (Note 2, 3, 5)
Review the FLTCM Job Description/Recommended Billets LaDR section for the four available FLEET billets.
The CMDCM/CMDCS Detailer will provide a listing of upcoming openings.

See: Process for selection to a FLEET, FORCE, and CMDCM Flag Officer/General Officer assignments

Tier II: Force (FORCM)/Command Master Chief (CMDCM) assigned to 3 Star Flag or General Officer (Note
2, 3, 5, 6)

Review the FORCM Job Description/Recommended Billets LaDR section for the Sixteen available FORCE billets.
The CMDCM/CMDCS Detailer will provide a listing of upcoming openings.

See: Process for selection to a FLEET, FORCE, and CMDCM Flag Officer/General Officer assignments

Tier III: Command Master Chief (CMDCM) assigned to 1/2 Star Flag or General Officer (Note 2, 3)
The CMDCM/CMDCS Detailer will provide a listing of upcoming openings.

See: Process for selection to a FLEET, FORCE, and CMDCM Flag Officer/General Officer assignments

NEC 8CMC Command Master Chief (CMDCM) NEC 8COB Chief of the Boat (COB)
(assigned to 06 and below Officers) (Note 1, 2) (Senior/Master Chief)
(assigned to 06 and below Officers) (Note 4)
The CMDCM Detailer will provide a listing of
upcoming openings. 3rd Tour (Shore) Group
nd & rd
2 3 Tour
(Sea) CVN, LHD, LHA, CVW 2nd Tour (Sea) SSGN
(Shore) RTC, Naval Installations, Air Wing,
NCTAMS, NRD, BRIG NEC 8CMC (Shore) Squadron, Sub Support Unit,
1st Tour NSTCP, TTF, TRF
(Sea) FFG, DDG, LSD, LPD, CG, Air Squadron NEC 8COB (Shore) Sub School, TRE Team
(Shore) Staff CMDCM, NIOC, ATG, NAVHOSP,
Learning Centers, HSM, TSC
NEC 8CSC Command Senior Chief (CMDCS) 1st Tour (Sea) SSN, SSBN
(assigned to 05 and below Officers) (Note 1)

(Sea) FFG, LCS, Mine Sweeper

(Shore) TPU, FISC, Air Squadron

* CMDCS’s retain source rating. In the event of
selection to MCPO, must submit 1306/7 for
conversion to CMDCM.
Note:
1. Not have greater than 26 years for CMDCM (optimum less than 24 years) or 22 years for CMDCS
2. CMDCM/CMDCS detailer database will track every CSEL, to document experience, performance, desires and special
circumstances
3. Candidates to fill FO/GO assignments are selected from this database based on eligibility requirements called out by the
FO/GO incumbent CSEL, as well as the FLTCM, FORCM, ISIC CMDCM
4. COB must submit an application to be selected to the CMDCM program
5. Combatant Command COCOM (AFRICOM, CENTCOM, EUCOM, NORTHCOM, PACOM, SOUTHCOM) assignments
6. Number Fleet (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10) assignments

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 SELECTION PROCESS FOR FLAG & GENERAL OFFICER ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Twelve months prior to the required fill date the Director, Command Senior Enlisted Leader Management Office (D-
CSELMO) will contact the FO or GO to discuss experience desired in identifying potential relief.

2. Twelve months prior, MCPON will direct the D-CSELMO to convene the Nominative Talent Management System to
comparatively review all fully qualified CMDCMs against the Billet Description and the CDRE’s desired knowledge, skills and
abilities to identify the two best qualified CMDCMs to be interviewed by the CDRE.

3. All fully qualified CMDCMs will be contacted by the D-CSELMO and directed to submit packages IAW current business rules
and OPNAVINST 1306.2 series.

4. D-CSELMO will convene the NTMS with select Tier II CMDCMs serving as permanent advocates and package reviewers of
the fully qualified candidates. MCPON and the FLTCMs will review the information and rankings provided by the Tier II
CMDCMs, discuss the candidates and their rank order, adjust them accordingly, and then vote on the final slates.

5. D-CSELMO will present the two best qualified CMDCMs to the CDRE for interview and selection.

6. Upon notification by the CDRE to the D-CSELMO that a selection has been made, the D-CSELMO will coordinate with the
CSEL detailer for PCS orders issuance.

GENERAL FLAG & GENERAL OFFICER SELECTION NOTES:

1. CSELs must factor adequate time for retirement planning and transition, as well as compliance with high year tenure (HYT)
gates, into their decisions on whether to compete for nominative billets. Ensure proper consideration is afforded for Transition
Assistance Program (TAP) attendance and the turnover process.

2. CSELs who have requested retirement or transfer to the Fleet Reserve will not be considered during the slating process for
nominative billets.

Fleet Command Master Chief (FLTCM) & Force Command Master Chief (FORCM)
FLTCMs & FORCMs will report directly to the commander. They will also work closely with the deputy, chief of staff, or XO, in the
dissemination and promotion of command policy. These leaders will foster and build upon the notion that a strong effective triad
will be the key to a successful leadership team. They will function as an integral element of the chain of command and are
responsible for providing leadership to the enlisted force and advice the Navy leadership to create combat-ready naval forces.
FLTCMs & FORCMs are first and foremost, leaders committed to developing Sailors and enforcing standards. They must
remain responsive, aligned, and well - connected to both leadership and Sailors, and conduct themselves in a consistently
professional, ethical, and traditional manner. With the exception of a CSEL assigned to a COCOM (who will carry the title of
FLTCM), the titles FLTCM and FORCM apply to U.S. Navy commands only.

The following is a list of all approved FLTCM and FORCM billets:

(1) FLTCM - United States Fleet Forces Command.

(2) FLTCM - United States Pacific Fleet.
(3) FLTCM - United States Naval Forces, Europe/Africa.
(4) FLTCM - Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education.
(5) FLTCM - United Combatant Command (When USN selected).
(6) FORCM - Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
(7) FORCM - Naval Air Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet.
(8) FORCM - Naval Air Forces.
(9) FORCM - Naval Education and Training Command.
(10) FORCM - Naval Special Warfare.
(11) FORCM - Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Atlantic Fleet.
(12) FORCM - Naval Surface Forces.
(13) FORCM - Navy Information Dominance Force.
(14) FORCM - Navy Expeditionary Combat Command.
(15) FORCM - Navy Installations Command.
(16) FORCM - Navy Personnel Command.
(17) FORCM - Navy Reserve Forces.
(18) FORCM - Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
(19) FORCM - Submarine Forces.
(20) FORCM - Naval Facilities Engineering Command.

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 SELECTION BOARD CHECKLIST FOR COB SCPO AND CMDCS PROMOTION TO MCPO

Step 1 - Review your Official Record to see what documentation, qualifications, etc. may be missing or requiring an
update. Check the following items to verify your Official Record:
a. BUPERS Online: BUPERS Online (https://www.bol.navy.mil) is your main tool for board preparation and helps you
to be proactive in making the most of your promotion opportunity. You should review your:
1. Official Military Personnel File (OMPF): This is the preferred method of obtaining OMPF information to
eliminate the unnecessary time-lags caused by waiting days or weeks to receive a requested CD ROM.
2. If Deployed: Click on "Request Record on CD" to order your Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). This
must be accomplished four to six months before a board convenes, which will allow time for delivery and
updating of your record if required.
3. Check your Performance Summary Record (PSR) and Enlisted Summary Record (ESR) on
https://www.bol.navy.mil, click on the "ODC, OSR, PSR, ESR" link.
b. Electronic Service Record (ESR) Self-Service ESR: This can be viewed at (https://nsips.nmci.navy.mil) or on the
Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) ESR server onboard ship.
c. Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ): Log-on to My Naval Portal (MNP) and review your entire ETJ making sure that
each section is correct. If not, clicking on "Data Problems" at the bottom of each page which will guide you on how
to make corrections or updates.

Step 2 - Submit appropriate missing documents to the selection board.

a. MILPERSMAN 1070-080 specifies which documents from the enlisted permanent personnel record are provided to
the selection board for review. Any documents the member has verified as missing from those sections of their
permanent personnel record may be submitted as a selection board package.
b. For submissions directly to the board and for those circumstances where the eligible candidate cannot get their
official record updated and confirmed prior to the selection board convening date:
1. All correspondence should be on plain white paper for readability; paper clipped (no staples, binders, folders,
or tabs) and submitted under cover letter to the president of the board. Candidates must verify the correct
subject line and board number (see below) is on their cover letters to ensure their packages appear before
the proper board.
2. Correspondence must include your Full name and SSN, must be affixed and legible on all documents
submitted, and must be postmarked not later than that date listed in the associated NAVADMIN and addressed
to:

NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER PRESIDENT

FY-XX ACTIVE/RESERVE E9 ENLISTED SELECTION BOARD #XXX
5640 TICONDEROGA LOOP BLDG 768 RM E302
MILLINGTON TN 38055
(Active = 210 / SELRES = 205 / TAR = 206)

(Use of special handling mail (certified or registered) is not advised due to significant delays in handling.)

c. Ensure official record reflects any individual augmentation mission. (awards, evals, NEC, etc).
d. Check https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/boards/activedutyenlisted/Pages/GeneralInformation.aspx to verify
that the selection board has received your correspondence (if sent).

NOTE: COB Senior Chiefs should refer to their in-rate LaDR for additional advancement guidance to Master
Chief.

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 NAVY ENLISTED RETENTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT TOOLS

Navy Retention and Career Development Tools are web-based applications designed to support and enhance Sailor
career management, retention and professional/personal development. Specifically, these tools are designed to assist in Sailor
professionalization, advancement, retention, cross rating, and transitioning. Use of these tool allows Career Counselors to
provide better guidance on education, professional growth, career requirements and opportunities to individuals in the Navy and
for Sailors to take an active role in their professional development and career management. These tools include:

Navy COOL - https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/

USMAP - https://usmap.osd.mil/
MilGears - https://milgears.osd.mil/
CREDENTIALING

Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL): Navy COOL assists Sailors (active & reserve) by funding the
certification & licensing exams that map their Navy education, training, experience, and competencies to industry/civilian-
recognized credentials and occupational equivalents. Sailors may obtain funding for credential examinations, renewals,
maintenance fees, and other mandatory examination administrative fees.

The following certifications and licenses are applicable to the CMDCM-Command Master Chief rating. They may require
additional education, training or experience.

For more information about these credentials, visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/.

Target Date
Certifying Agency Credential Title
Paygrade Completed
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational
E8 American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Excellence (CMQ/OE)
E8 American Society for Quality (ASQ) Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
Computing Technology Industry Association
E8 CompTIA Project+
(CompTIA)
Associate Professional in Human Resources
E8 Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)
(aPHR)
E8 Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Institute of Certified Professional Managers
E8 Certified Manager (CM)
(ICPM)
Society for Human Resource Management
E8 SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
(SHRM)

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 Out of Rate Certifications and Licensure

Academic Degrees – You are now eligible for credentials towards an earned academic degree.

Cross-Rated Sailors – If you have cross-rated, you now are eligible for credentials related to your prior rating.

Off-Duty or Command-Sponsored Training – You are now eligible for credentials for documented training that fully prepares you
for a credential.

Navy Reservists – You may now be eligible for funding of credentials related to your civilian occupation.

Prior Other-Service Enlisted Occupation - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be eligible for funding for
credentials related to prior other-Service (Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) enlisted occupation.

Collateral Duty/Out of Rate Assignments - Credentials are also available in these collateral duties/out of rate assignments in
which you are serving in or have served in.

Credentials Earned & Maintained Prior to Joining the Navy - If you are Navy enlisted (Active or Reserve), you may now be
eligible for funding for credentials that were earned, and maintained, prior to your enlistment in the Navy. The certification or
license must have relevance to the needs of the Navy, and must appear on Navy COOL, although it does not need to show the
Navy Bucks icon to be funded.

* See the Additional Funding Opportunities section on any rating page on Navy COOL for further details.

Leader Credentialing: The following certifications and licenses are applicable to enlisted Leaders (E4 and above). They may
require additional education, training or experience.

Certifying Agency
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
American Society for Quality (ASQ) Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) CompTIA Project+
Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM)
International Association for Six Sigma Certification
(IASSC)
International Association for Six Sigma Certification
(IASSC)
International Association for Six Sigma Certification
(IASSC)
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
McAfee Institute
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Date
Credential Title
Completed
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence
(CMQ/OE)
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
Master Black Belt Certification (MBB)
Quality Auditor Certification (CQA)
Certified Manager (CM)
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB)
Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB)
Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB)
Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA)
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA-AAC)
IIBA Certification in Business Data Analytics (IIBA-
CBDA)
Certified Executive Leader (CEL)
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)
PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP)
Program Management Professional (PgMP)
Project Management Professional (PMP)

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 United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP): USMAP is available to most active duty occupations and is
certified by the U.S. Department of Labor. This is the largest apprenticeship program operating in the U.S. and is recognized by
all 50 states. Completion of one of these programs would qualify you as a journeyman, which could mean a significantly higher
starting salary in the civilian work force. Most programs require 5-8 years to complete but are transferable if you decide to leave
the service prior to completion. USMAP opportunities also exist for SELRES with orders over 12 months.

The following USMAP apprenticeships are applicable to the CMDCM-Command Master Chief rating.

For more information about these apprenticeships, visit USMAP at https://usmap.osd.mil/index.htm.

Date
Apprenticeship
Completed
Computer Operator
Counselor (Professional & Kindred)

MilGears: MilGears leverages the COOL platform to provide Service members with a personalized, self-assessment of the
individual’s military training & experience and off-duty education & credentialing, for the purposes of providing
recommendations and next steps to pursue and achieve industry credentialing, in-service advancement, and ultimately post-
service employment. Use MilGears to build a comprehensive record that captures all the learning, experience, and related skills
you’ve gained to support preparation for career advancement. MilGears will provides multiple search methods to find
credentials that can help build your subject matter expertise related to your military career, as well as prepare you for a career
after transition. Use your time in service to pursue certifications, education, and experience that can help you achieve your goals.

Of the several tools found on MilGears, the two most common that Sailors would use are the Engage My Career Tool and the
Quick Explorer Tool.

ENGAGE MY CAREER TOOL

The Engage My Career (EMC) Tool, available from the MilGears home page, analyzes your unique history to provide
customized results. The EMC Tool looks at what you've done in the military to date by guiding you through a series of questions
that collect information such as: your rating, pay grade, duty station history, training, NECs, qualifications (applicable to Mariner
careers), and civilian education or credentials. The EMC Tool then takes this information and helps you determine your best path
forward by showing you the possible occupation options you may be eligible for based on your current experience.

Customized output includes:

Civilian occupations that may be attainable or nearly attainable.

Apprenticeships, certifications, and education that can help you fill training gaps or that could make you more competitive
in the job market.
How You Stack Up - a detailed view of how you compare to the typical requirements for civilian occupations and
credentials.
Next Steps - recommendations to fill gaps to enter an occupational field.

QUICK EXPLORER TOOL

The Quick Explorer Tool, available from the MilGears home page, allows Service members to explore occupations without
uploading personal information.

The following areas are available for exploration:

Credentials - explore pathways related to a specific credential such as a degree, a certification, a USMAP apprenticeship
or a federal license.
Career Goals - explore pathways based on career goals through job family, industry and more.
Military Occupation - explore pathways by MOC to view ‘best-fit’ pathways based your military occupation. Pathways
include academic, industry, apprenticeship, cross-rate opportunities, and post-service employment opportunities.
Interests - answer a series of questions designed to discover your personal interests and connect them to career
pathways.

For more information about these MilGears tools, visit https://milgears.osd.mil/.

**These Navy Retention and Career Development Tools web-based applications may be available to Sailors who

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 change their Navy affiliation from the Navy active component to affiliation with the Navy Reserve component.**

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 POST MILITARY OCCUPATIONS

The following post military occupations are similar to the CMDCM-Command Master Chief Rating. For more information about
these occupations, visit NAVY COOL at https://www.cool.osd.mil/usn/.

Occupation (Civilian Employer)

Administrative Services Managers
Chief Executives
General and Operations Managers
Human Resources Managers
Training and Development Managers

Occupation (Federal Employer)

0203 - Human Resources Assistance Series
0340 - Program Management Series
0341 - Administrative Officer Series
0343 - Management and Program Analysis Series
0360 - Equal Opportunity Compliance Series
0361 - Equal Opportunity Assistance Series
0545 - Military Pay Series
0560 - Budget Analysis Series
1712 - Training Instruction Series

SkillBridge: The Navy's SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Sailors to gain valuable civilian work experience through
specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Sailors with
industry partners in real-world job experiences. For Sailors SkillBridge provides an invaluable chance to work and learn in
civilian career areas. For industry partners SkillBridge is an opportunity to access and leverage the world’s most highly trained
and motivated workforce at no cost. Sailors participating in SkillBridge receive their military compensation and benefits, and
industry partners provide the training and work experience.

Each Navy command establishes local SkillBridge participation procedures.

For more information about these SkillBridge opportunities, visit https://skillbridge.osd.mil/index.htm.

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 STAY NAVY
AC/TAR TRANSFER:
15 Months 12 Months 9 Months 6 Months Orders Received
Contact CMDCM Detailer Select Orders Verify Orders Receipt of Orders Obligate

Screening Reverse Sponsor Special Screening

Exceptional Family Member Relocation (FFSC)

Continuous Overseas Tours (COT) Medical/Dental

Overseas Tour Extension Incentive Program (OTEIP)

RETIREMENT*:
18 -12 months 6 months 90 days 30 days
TAP* MED/DEN Copy of Records Copy of Records

Complete DD 2648 Relocation Official Record CD PSD

Transition Planning Relocation Services (FFSC) Arrange Ceremony MED/DEN

Ruehlin VA/DVA Request Leave / Permissive TDY

*Upon demobilization, SELRES will need Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and DD-214; DD-214 is not required for
Reserve Retirements.

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 PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION/SKILL TRAINING
REQUIRED SKILL TRAINING
Course
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Date Completed
Length
CMDCM/COB/CMDCS Charge Book 1 2

6 weeks 3
weeks
Distance
Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA) (8SEA) 1 3
Newport, RI P‑920‑1300
Learning, 3
week In
Residence
Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA) (Non-Resident) (8SEA) 1 Newport, RI P‑920‑1301 2 weeks
Command Master Chief & Chief of the Boat (8CMC) 1 4
Newport, RI A‑570‑4500 10 days
1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.
2 - OPNAV 1306/1 Form, available on the Command Leadership School page (See OPNAVINST 1306.2G CSEL Program)
3 - Primary Professional Military Education (PPME) is a pre-requisite for attending the Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA)
4 - Completion of another service's senior enlisted academies fulfills this requirement / Must complete SEA prior to attending the
Command Master Chief & Chief of the Boat Course

NAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION CODE (NEC) OPPORTUNITIES

Course
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID Date Completed
Length
1 3
8CSC - Command Senior Chief (CMDCS) Newport, RI A‑570‑4500 12 days
8COB - Chief of the Boat (COB) 1 4 Newport, RI A‑570‑4500 2 weeks
8CMC - Command Master Chief (CMC)/Chief of the Boat (COB) 1
2 Newport, RI A‑570‑4500 12 days

1 - Reserve opportunities may exist, contact Reserve Forces Code N7 for authorization.
2 - Awarded after selection message and completion of Command Master Chief & Chief of the Boat course
3 - Upon selection to MCPO and approval to convert to CMDCM, NEC 9578 will be removed and updated with NEC 9580
4 - MILPERSMAN 1306-410 details selection process and criteria

REQUIRED NAVY PME:

Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
ADAMS for Leaders Various Locations S-501-0130 8 hrs
Various yearly requirements (See source rating LaDR)

RECOMMENDED NAVY PME:

Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
Primary Professional Military Education (PPME) Navy e-Learning Military DON/ PME 70 hrs
Culture Navy e-Learning Foreign Language and Culture 45 hrs
Navy Senior Leadership Seminar (NSLS) 1 Various 10 days
National Defense University (Keystone) 2 Washington DC 15 days
Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) War College Military DON/ PME 40 hrs
NAVADMIN lists
Naval War College Fleet Seminar Program 24 hrs
available locations
Champion Lean/Six Sigma Various 40 hrs
1 - Normally recommended for Flag level CSELs (Contact NETC FORCM for quota)
2 - Required for MCPON Leadership Mess Tier 1 & II and recommended for 2nd or 3rd tour CSELs assigned to joint
commands. (Contact NETC FORCM for quota)

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 Courses with Recommended Reserve Points:
Commander Navy Reserve Forces (CNRF) N7 determines the number of reserve points awarded for completion of a course
taken on Navy e-Learning. This listing should only be used as a guide and is subject to change by direction of CNFR N7.
Navy e-Learning has no control over how many, if any, reserve points are eventually awarded for the completion of a course. All
questions concerning the award of reserve points should be directed to CNFR N7.
RECOMMENDED RESERVE PME:
Course Date
Course Title Course Location CIN/CSE ID
Length Completed
NRPDC New
Navy Reserve Unit Management (E7-E9) R-7A-0031 5 days
Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Senior Enlisted Management (E7-E9) R-551-0001 12 days
Orleans
Navy Reserve Fundamentals Course (E1-E9) Navy e-Learning NAVRESFOR-NRF-3.0
Navy Reserve Order Writing System/Reserve Defense Travel NRPDC New
R-510-5514 5 days
System (E1-E9) Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Medical Administration (E1-E7) R-500-0007 5 days
Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Pay and Personnel Management (E1-E9) R-500-0020 5 days
Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Supply and Fiscal Support NEC S05A (E5-E7) R-551-0010 12 days
Orleans
NRPDC New
Reserve Career Information (E5-E8) R-501-0005 12 days
Orleans
Naval Reserve Center Commanding Officer (E7-E9) Navy e-Learning CNRFC-COOIC-1.0 /DoN 8 hrs
Guidance for Mobilization Navy e-Learning CNRFC-GMB-1.1 /DoN 4 hrs
Military Sealift Command 101 Navy e-Learning CNRFC-MSC101 /DoN 1.1 24 hrs
For more details or to check for updates please check CANTRAC or the NRPDC Sharepoint page (CAC required):
https://private.navyreserve.navy.mil/NRPDC/Pages/NRH_Default.aspx

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 NAVY PROFESSIONAL READING PROGRAM (PRP)
The purpose of the Chief of Naval Operations Professional Reading Program (CNO PRP), maintained by CNO PRP program
managers at the U.S. Naval War College, is to facilitate the professional and personal development of all Sailors. For additional
information on the CNO PRP visit https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Professional-Reading-Program/

READINESS
Visit https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Professional-Reading-Program/Readiness/ for more information.
Foundational Advanced Capstone
Ghost Fleet – Singer Matterhorn - Marlantes Leaders Eat Last - Sinek
Guide to Maritime Strategy – Holmes Red Star Over the Pacific - Holmes & Yoshihara Mindset: Psych of Success - Dweck
Neptune’s Inferno - Hornfischer Seapower: Guide for 21st Century - Till The Infinite Game - Sinek
Six Frigates – Toll The Leader’s Bookshelf - Stavridis What is it Like to go to War - Marlantes

CAPABILITIES
Visit https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Professional-Reading-Program/Capabilities/ for more information.
Foundational Advanced Capstone
AI Basics - Taulli Fifth Domain: Cyber - Clarke Deep Thinking: AI - Kasparov
Army of None - Scharre Human Compatible - Russell Four Global Forces - Dobbs
Burn-In - Singer New Rules of War - McFate Genius Weapons - DelMonte
The Future of War - Freedman The Perfect Weapon - Sanger Inevitable - Kelly
The Next 100 Years - Friedman

CAPACITY
Visit https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Professional-Reading-Program/Capacity/ for more information.
Foundational Advanced Capstone
Fearless-SEAL Team Six - Blehm American Naval Thinking - Haynes End of Grand Strategy - Dombrowski
One Nation Under Drones - Jackson Fleet Tactics - Hughes Our Robots Our Selves - Mindell
The Fleet at Flood Tide - Hornfischer Just and Un-Just Wars - Walzer Second Most Powerful Man - O’Brien
Tin Can Sailors - Hornfischer Seapower - Stavridis The Future of Violence - Wittes

SAILORS
Visit https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Professional-Reading-Program/Sailors/ for more information.
Foundational Advanced Capstone
Dichotomy of Leadership - Willink A Tactical Ethic - Couch Fortune Favors Boldness - Costello
Ego is the Enemy - Holiday Character Gap - Miller No Pity - Shapiro
How to be an Anti-Racist - Kendi Fed Up - Hartley Road to Character - Brooks
Tiny Habits - Fogg Military Ethics - Lucas The Honest Truth about Dishonesty - Aire
We Can’t Talk About That at Work - Winters Sexual Minorities and Politics - Pierceson The New Jim Crow - Alexander
Start with Why - Sinek

MCPON's Suggested Reading

Visit https://www.navy.mil/CNO-Professional-Reading-Program/MCPON-Suggested-Reading/ for more information.
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Russell Smith identified these 21 additional books as suggested reading.
A Call to Conscience - Carson, Shepard, Young Happiness Advantage - Achor Starship Troopers - Heinlein
Team of Teams - McChrystal, Collins, Silverman,
Blink: Power of Thinking - Gladwell Jonathan L. Seagull - Bach
Fussell
Brave New World - Huxley Only Women in the Room - Benedict The Captain Class - Walker
Cannonball! - Yates Overcome - Redman The Good Shepherd - Forester
Class 11 - Waters Perform Under Pressure - Evans The Old Man’s Trail - Campbell
Descent Into Darkness - Raymer Run Silent, Run Deep - Beach Tragedy at Honda Point - Lockwood
Duty: A Memoir - Gates Shoot the Women First - MacDonald We Die Alone - Howarth

Nearly 200 years ago, the Navy ordered its ships be outfitted with a reading list of 37 books in order to help train and educate
Sailors. The Navy’s leaders knew then what is still the case today: to outthink our competitors we must study and apply lessons
we’ve learned from our past. Furthermore, it is critically important for our Navy to be a learning organization. And one of the very
best ways to do that is to foster an environment where every Sailor deepens their level of understanding and learning.

That is why we launched an updated Chief of Naval Operations Professional Reading Program (CNO-PRP) reading list, with a
motto of “Read Well to Lead Well.”

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 VOLUNTARY EDUCATION

Note: Prior to considering any pursuit of off duty education or program enrollment contact the Navy College Virtual
Education Center (NCVEC) or visit your Overseas Navy College Office.

How do I get started?

You already have. All your training up to this point is part of your COB or CMDCM Roadmap. Now that you have made the
first steps you will need to sit down and formulate a plan. This plan will work best if you start out discussing your options with your
Career Counselor. They will be able to help you formalize your plan and make sure that it makes sense for both you and the
Navy. To aid you in your conversation with these professionals, here are a few questions that you may want to ask

What credits do you have? What non-college courses have you taken? Where do you want to go? What field of study, or what
kind of degree? What program will help me get there: Traditional or Online? What are my next steps: Transfer credits, take
exams, have experience evaluated, or sign up for new courses?

RECOMMENDED OCCUPATIONAL-RELATED ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE FOR CMDCM

Recommended Associates' degrees for the Seaman

Counseling Psychology
Applied Psychology
Business Administration and Management, General
Organizational Leadership

RECOMMENDED OCCUPATIONAL-RELATED BACCALAUREATE/MASTERS DEGREE FOR CMDCM

Recommended Bachelors/Masters degrees for the

Seaman
Counseling Psychology
Education, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration,
General
Psychology, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Leadership

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 GENERAL INFORMATION ON VOLUNTARY EDUCATION

The Navy College Program & Web Page:

The Navy College Program (NCP) provides opportunities to Sailors to earn college degrees by providing academic credit for
Navy training, work experience, and off-duty education. The NCP mission is to enable Sailors to obtain a college degree while
on active duty. In support of the four R's - Recruiting, Readiness, Retention, and Respect - the NCP signifies Navy's commitment
to education by improving enlistment appeal; demonstrating Navy service and achieving a college degree are compatible;
helping Sailors apply themselves to new situations and challenges and better preparing them for advancement; building up
Sailors' self-image; and producing higher quality Sailors.
More information is available online at: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil

Tuition Assistance (TA):

NAVADMIN 114/19 limit changes as of 1 October 2019: TA provides funds for eligible active-duty personnel to attend approved
educational institutions on an off-duty basis to earn a high school diploma, vocational/technical certificate, or college degree. TA
pays for tuition. TA will pay for the following amount per career: 120 semester hours, or 180-quarter hours or 1800 clock hours or
a combination of semester, quarter and clock hours. TA will pay the following amounts per fiscal year: 12 semester hours, not to
exceed $250/credit for semester hours or 18-quarter hours not-to-exceed $166.67/credit for quarter hours or, 180 clock hours
not-to-exceed $16.67/clock hours or a combination of semester, quarter and clock hours.

More information is available online at: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil

Joint Service Transcripts (JST)

JSTs are official military transcripts which are used by colleges to validate your actual credited training. Every Sailor has a
transcript already and access to it is free.
More information is available online at: https://jst.doded.mil/

The American Council on Education (ACE)

ACE has reviewed every course listed in the OCCUPATIONAL Roadmap and determined what type of collegiate level credit is
recommended. The ACE identifier, listed with each course, is a source to validate the information and to check for changes as
they occur.
Updates can be found at http://www.acenet.edu/news-room/Pages/Military-Guide-Online.aspx.

Vocational Certificates
Vocational Certificates are available from most community colleges. Most of your military training can be counted toward their
degree programs, but they will still require residency credits and approximately 40-75 credit hours. These certificates can be as
valuable as the apprenticeship program in the civilian work force.

College credits by Testing CLEP, DSST

Testing can replace the requirement to attend most of the college courses listed in the Occupational Roadmap. Base Education
Centers offer CLEP and DSST exams for active duty military at no cost. They also offer a comprehensive list of "credit-by-exam"
tests. Additionally, many of the tests have study guides available. These tests are available at the base education center or
through the base library system. For specific testing locations visit the DANTES website.
Navy College Program: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/information-for-sailors/pre-college-testing-and-college-credit.htm
DANTES: http://www.dantes.doded.mil/examinations/earn-college-credit/earn-college-credit.html

College Entrance Exams Testing ACT, SAT

The ACT and SAT are both standardized tests that help colleges evaluate candidates. Many colleges require that students
submit test results as part of the admission application process. Since Sailors are considered transfer students, these tests are
not generally required for admission. However, some Sailors must take the tests to enter specific military programs.
Navy College Program (ACT SAT): http://www.navycollege.navy.mil/information-for-sailors/college-entrance-exams.htm
DANTES (ACT SAT): http://www.dantes.doded.mil/examinations/college-admissions/act.html

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 REFERENCES

Navy Enlisted Learning and Development Programs:

Learning and Development Roadmap for Enlisted Sailors, OPNAVINST 1500.77(series)
Navy Enlisted Retention and Career Development Program, OPNAVINST 1040.11(series)
Career Counselor Handbook, NAVPERS 15878L
Command Sponsor and Indoctrination Programs OPNAVINST 1740.3(series) (Sponsor assigned
within 10 days of orders received / Indoctrination completed as soon as possible and practicable
but NLT 90 days)
Command Sponsorship of Dependents at Overseas Duty Stations MILPERSMAN 1300-150 to
1300-210
Navy Enlisted Warfare Qualification Programs OPNAVINST 1414.9 (series)
Master Training Specialists (MTS) Program NETCINST 1500.2(series)
Command Master Chief Program OPNAVINST 1306.2 (series)
Reenlistments and Extensions:
Agreement of Enlisted Naval Reservist, and Fleet Reservists Inductees to Remain on Active Duty
MILPERSMAN 1160-060
Extension of Enlistments MILPERSMAN 1160-040
Overseas Tour Extension Incentives Program (OTEIP) MILPERSMAN 1306-300
Consecutive Overseas Tours (COT) Leave Travel Entitlement Policy MILPERSMAN 1050-410
Career WayPoints - Reenlistment MILPERSMAN 1160-140
Reenlistment Ceremony MILPERSMAN 1160-020
Leave of Military Personnel MILPERSMAN 1050-040
Required Counseling Upon Enlistment and Reenlistment MILPERSMAN 1160-031
Selective Reenlistment Bonus (Use Latest SRB NAVADMIN)
Selective Training and Reenlistment (STAR) Program MILPERSMAN 1160-100
Assignment to School as a Reenlistment Incentive MILPERSMAN 1306-1006
Reserve Enlisted Incentives RESPERSMAN 1100-020 and current ALNAVRESFOR Message
Reenlistments and Extensions for Sailors in a Drilling Status RESPERSMAN 1160-010
Satisfactory Participation in the Navy Reserve RESPERSMAN 1001-010
Fleet Reserve and Retirements:
Casualties and Survivor Benefits (SBP) MILPERSMAN 1770-010 to 1770-280 OPNAVINST
1750.5(Series)
Disability Retirement MILPERSMAN 1850-010 to 1850-040
Fleet Reserve and Retirement MILPERSMAN 1800-010 to 1800-070
Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Shipment Entitlement Policy and Household Goods (HHG)
Shipment and Storage Entitlement Policy MILPERSMAN 4050-010 to 4050-020
Permissive Temporary Duty (PTDY) Authorization for Job/House Hunting MILPERSMAN 1320-220
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) OPNAVINST 1900.2(series) (Initiate a DD-2648E-1 NLT 90
Days Prior to Separation and attend workshop 12 months prior to separation/Fleet
Reserve/Retirement date)
Enlisted Administrative Separations:
Separation by Reason of Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure MILPERSMAN 1910-152
Separation by Reason of Misconduct -Drug Abuse MILPERSMAN 1910-146
Separation by Reason of Convenience of the Government -Early release to further education
MILPERSMAN 1910-108
Administrative Separation (ADSEP) Policy and General Information MILPERSMAN 1910-010 to
1910-812
Fraudulent Enlistment MILPERSMAN 1910-134
High Year Tenure (HYT) MILPERSMAN 1160-120
Misconduct (various reasons) MILPERSMAN 1910-138/140/142
Department of the Navy (DON) Policy on Parenthood and Pregnancy SECNAVINST
1000.10(series) & MILPERSMAN 1910-124
Separation by Reason of Convenience of the Government -Personality Disorder MILPERSMAN
1910-122
Separation by Reason of Physical Fitness Assessment (PA) Failure MILPERSMAN 1910-170
Separation by Reason of Misconduct - Commission of a Serious Offense MILPERSMAN 1910-142
Separation by Reason of Unsatisfactory Performance MILPERSMAN 1910-156

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 Advancement & Service Schools:
Advancement Manual for Enlisted Personnel of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Navy Reserve
BUPERSINST 1430.16(series)
Accelerated Advancement of Recruit Training Class "A" School Graduates, and Ceremonial Guard
MILPERSMAN 1430-010
Enlisted to Officer Commissioning Program Application & Administration Manual OPNAVINST
1420.1(series)
Service Schools MILPERSMAN 1306-600/602/604/608
Class "A" School & Rating Entry Requirements MILPERSMAN 1306-618
Retesting with Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) version of the Armed Services Vocational
Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) MILPERSMAN 1236-010
Professional Apprenticeship Tracks Program (PACT) NAVADMIN 318/07
Prior Service Reenlistment Eligibility – Reserve (PRISE-R) MILPERSMAN 1133-061
Education Advancement & Service Schools:
Joint Chiefs Professional Military Education (PME) Manual 1805.01
Voluntary Education (VOLED) for Navy Sailors OPNAVINST 1560.9(series)
Navy Voluntary Education Program NETCINST 1560.3(series)
Navy Credentialing Programs OPNAVINST 1540.56
Administration of the United Services Military Apprenticeship Programs (USMAP) OPNAVINST
1560.10(series)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Anti-Extremism:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: https://diversity.defense.gov
DOD Diversity and inclusion Management Program DODI 1020.05(series)
Other Quick References:
Awards Manual (SECNAVINST 1650.1(Series)
Change in Rating MILPERSMAN 1440-010 to 1440-040
Department of the Navy Correspondence Manual (SECNAV M-5216.5
Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control OPNAVINST 5350.4(series)
Exchange of Duty (SWAPS) MILPERSMAN 1306-700
First-Term Personnel Assignment Policy MILPERSMAN 1306-126
Individual Augmentation (IA) Policy and Procedures OPNAVINST 1001.24(series)
Military Couple and Single Parent Assignment Policy MILPERSMAN 1300-1000
Military Pay MILPERSMAN 7220-010 to 7220-410
Navy Performance Evaluation System BUPERSINST 1610.10 (Series)
Overseas Extensions MILPERSMAN 1300-310
Physical Readiness Program OPNAVINST 6110.1(series) / MILPERSMAN 6100-6199
Reassignment for Humanitarian Reasons (HUMS) MILPERSMAN 1300-500
Standardized Policy and Procedures for the Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) Programs
OPNAVINST 1001.20 (series)
Operational Risk Management OPNAVINST 3500.39C
Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) Catalog NAVEDTRA 43100-6M
Manual of Navy Enlisted Manpower and Personnel Classifications and Occupational Standards
NAVPERS 18068F Volume 1 & 2

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